COMMISSIONERS
Federal Glover,
Chair
Newell Arnerich,
Vice Chair
Ken Carlson
Paul Fadelli
Loella Haskew
David Hudson
Chris Kelley
Aaron Meadows
Sue Noack
Renata Sos
Lamar Thorpe
Timothy Haile,
Executive Director
2999 Oak Road
Suite 100
Walnut Creek
CA 94597
PHONE: 925.256.4700
FAX: 925.256.4701
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MEMORANDUM
To: Matt Todd, TRANSPAC
Chris Weeks, SWAT
Robert Sarmiento, TRANSPLAN
Sai Midididdi, TVTC
John Nemeth, WCCTAC
Sivakumar Natarajan, LPMC
From: Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Date: March 24, 2023
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its March 15, 2023 meeting, the Authority discussed the following items, which may be of interests to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. Senate Bill 1 – Formulaic Local Partnership Program (LPP) Funds Programming for Countywide Smart Signals Project
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 23‐10‐P, which would authorize staff to nominate the Countywide Smart Signals project for the Authority’s formulaic LPP funds – Cycle 4 share in the amount of $2.498 million, and Resolution 23‐11‐P to confirm the Authority’s support for the project, which is required to program One Bay Area Grant – Cycle 3 funds.
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 23‐10‐P, which would authorize staff to nominate the Countywide Smart Signals project for the Authority’s formulaic LPP funds – Cycle 4 share in the amount of $2.498 million, and Resolution 23‐11‐P to confirm the Authority’s support for the project, which is required to program One Bay Area Grant – Cycle 3 funds.
RTPC Memorandum
March 24, 2023
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2023/March 15, 2023 RTPC Memo.doc B. Consider the Conduct for Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Authority for April 2023
Recommendation: Staff requested that the Authority Board, having reconsidered the circumstances, continue conducting hybrid meetings for the regular Authority Board meetings and remote meetings for all other legislative bodies of the Authority and special meetings of the Authority Board pursuant to the Brown Act provision exemptions of Assembly Bill 361 (AB361) and consistent with the Contra Costa Health Services’ encouragement of online meetings and recommendations for social distancing for public meetings, to adhere to the 30‐day reconsideration requirement of AB361.
Action: The Authority Board authorized staff to continue conducting hybrid meetings for the regular Authority Board meetings and remote meetings for all other legislative bodies of the Authority and special meetings of the Authority Board pursuant to the Brown Act provision exemptions of AB361 and consistent with the Contra Costa Health Services’ encouragement of online meetings and recommendations for social distancing for public meetings, to adhere to the 30‐day reconsideration requirement of AB361.
C. Authorization to Execute Funding Agreement No. 629 with Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (ECCTA) to Provide Transportation Network Company (TNC) Access for All Funds (Access Funds) to Assist in the Purchase of Shuttles for Expansion of the Tri MyRide Services Recommendation: Staff sought authorization for the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 629 with ECCTA in an amount not‐to‐exceed $400,000, in TNC Access Funds, to assist with the purchase of Wheelchair‐Accessible Vehicle shuttles to expand the Tri MyRide services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 629 with ECCTA in an amount not‐to‐exceed $400,000, in TNC Access Funds, to assist with the purchase of Wheelchair‐Accessible Vehicle shuttles to expand the Tri MyRide services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
RTPC Memorandum
March 24, 2023
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2023/March 15, 2023 RTPC Memo.doc D. Approval of the Town of Danville Calendar Years 2020 and 2021 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist Recommendation: Staff sought approval of the Town of Danville GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $910,154 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021‐22 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the Town of Danville, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2022‐23 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
Action: The Authority Board approved the Town of Danville GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $910,154 in FY 2021‐22 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the Town of Danville, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2022‐23 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
E. Legislative Update
Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on legislation, along with addressing any questions that may arise. The Authority may take action on any item presented in the attachment or any State or Federal legislation pertaining to the Authority’s legislative program. Staff sought approval of an oppose position on Assembly Bill 316 (Aguiar‐Curry).
Action: The Authority Board authorized staff to take an oppose position on Assembly Bill 316 (Aguiar‐Curry).
F. Adoption of a Publicly Available Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23, Approval of Changes to Authorized Positions, and Approval to Amend the Authority’s Salaries, Benefits, and Compensation Plan for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 21‐35‐A (Rev 2), which would amend the Authority’s Salaries, Benefits, and Compensation Plan for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, to: 1) add a Programs Manager classification at a salary range of $10,881 to $14,689 per month; 2) add a Contracts Manager classification at a salary range of $9,619 to $12,986 per month; 3) approve the associated salary ranges and classification specifications; 4) remove the Director, Programs classification; 5) reclassify
1.0 Fulltime Equivalent (FTE) from the Director, Programs classification to the RTPC Memorandum
March 24, 2023
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2023/March 15, 2023 RTPC Memo.doc Programs Manager classification; 5) add 1.0 FTE for the Contracts Manager classification; and 6) add 1.0 FTE to the Administrative Assistant classification, which will result in an increase of FTE positions from 21 to 23.
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 21‐35‐A (Rev 2), which will amend the Authority’s Salaries, Benefits, and Compensation Plan for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, to: 1) add a Programs Manager classification at a salary range of $10,881 to $14,689 per month; 2) add a Contracts Manager classification at a salary range of $9,619 to $12,986 per month; 3) approve the associated salary ranges and classification specifications; 4) remove the Director, Programs classification; 5) reclassify 1.0 Fulltime Equivalent (FTE) from the Director, Programs classification to the Programs Manager classification; 5) add 1.0 FTE for the Contracts Manager classification; and 6) add 1.0 FTE to the Administrative Assistant classification, which will result in an increase of FTE positions from 21 to 23.
G. Approval of Resolution 23‐06‐A to Adopt an Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Reasonable Accommodations Policy (RAP) for all Legislative Body Meetings of the Authority and Reject the use of Assembly Bill 2449 (AB2449) Procedures for Legislative Body Members Participation Via Teleconference under “Just Cause” or “Emergency Circumstances”
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 23‐06‐A, which would:
1) adopt a RAP for all Legislative Body meetings of the Authority; 2) reject the teleconferencing procedures provided for by AB2449, which would allow members of the Authority’s Legislative Bodies to participate remotely via teleconference under “Just Cause” or “Emergency Circumstances”; and 3) provide approval for the Executive Director or designee to make changes to the RAP.
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 23‐06‐A, which will: 1) adopt a RAP for all Legislative Body meetings of the Authority; 2) reject the teleconferencing procedures provided for by AB2449, which would allow members of the Authority’s Legislative Bodies to participate remotely via teleconference under “Just Cause” or “Emergency Circumstances”; and 3) provide approval for the Executive Director or designee to make changes to the RAP.
RTPC Memorandum
March 24, 2023
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2023/March 15, 2023 RTPC Memo.doc H. Review Strategy and Workplan to Advance theAuthority Recommendation: Staff sought input from the Authority Board on the Draft Workplan to advance the organization.
Action: This was an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time. The Authority Board provided input on the Draft Workplan to advance the organization.
I. Contra Costa County Integrated Transit Plan (ITP) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 630 with Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC (Sam Schwartz) to Prepare the Countywide ITP
Recommendation: Staff sought authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 630 with Sam Schwartzin an amount not‐to‐exceed $1,801,948, to prepare the ITP, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Agreement No. 630 with Sam Schwartzin an amount not‐to‐exceed $1,801,948, to prepare the ITP, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
MINUTESPREPAREDBY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERSPRESENT: STAFFPRESENT: MEMBERSABSENT:
Federal Glover, Chair/MTCRep.
Newell Arnerich, Vice Chair
Ken Carlson, Commissioner
Paul Fadelli, Commissioner
Loella Haskew, Commissioner
Chris Kelley, Commissioner
Aaron Meadows, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner/MTC Rep.
Karen Stepper, Commissioner Alt.
Lamar Thorpe, Commissioner
Rita Xavier, Commissioner Alt.
Mark Foley, ExOfficio Rep.
H.E. Christian Peeples, ExOfficio Rep.
Colin Clarke
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
John Hoang
Stephanie Hu
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Hisham Noeimi
Ivan Ramirez
Jackie Reyes
Ying Smith
Yuliana Tjeng
Linsey Willis
Kathrina Yip
Amara Morrison, Legal Counsel
Renata Sos, Commissioner
1. CONVENE MEETING: Federal Glover, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Glover convened the meeting at 6:01 PM. Commissioners Hudson and Sos were absent. Commissioner Alt. Stepper attended on behalf of Commissioner Hudson.
Commissioner Fadelli had not yet arrived; Commissioner Alt. Xavier attended on his behalf until he arrived.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public are invited to addressthe Authority regarding any item that is not listed on the agenda. Please refer to the Teleconferencing Special Notice for Public Comment guidelines.
DISCUSSION: There were no public comments on items not on the agenda.
Commissioner Fadelli arrived at 6:06 PM. Commissioner Alt. Xavier attended from 6:01‐6:06 PM on behalf of Commissioner Fadelli.
4. PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to approve the consent calendar,seconded by Commissioner Thorpe. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwisenoted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Sos
Abstain‐None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of February 15,2023
6. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for January 2023 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for January 2023.
B. Senate Bill 1 – Formulaic Local Partnership Program (LPP) Funds Programming for Countywide Smart Signals Project
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 23‐10‐P, which will authorize staff to nominate the Countywide Smart Signals project for the Authority’s formulaic LPP funds – Cycle 4 share in the amount of $2.498 million, and Resolution 23‐11‐P confirming the Authority’s support for the project, which is required to program One Bay Area Grant – Cycle 3 funds.
C. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 578 with Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) for Executive Recruitment Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 578 with Baker Tilly in the amount of $45,000, for a new total agreement value of $105,000, to provide additional executive recruitment services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐ substantive changes to the language. The agreement termination date will remain through December 31, 2023.
D. Accessible Transportation Coordinating Entity Framework Stage 1 – Authorization to Approve Task Order No. 2 (TO2) Under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore LLP dba Fennemore Wendel (Fennemore) for Legal Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to issue TO2 under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore in an amount not‐to‐exceed $20,500,to Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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provide legal services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
E. Innovate 680 – Interstate 680 Northbound Express Lanes Completion (Project 8009.02) (Project) – Authorization for the Chair to Execute Task Order 3 (TO3) under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore LLP dba Fennemore Wendel (Fennemore) for Legal Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute TO3 under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore in an amount not‐to‐exceed $20,000, for legal services for the Project, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
F. NEW ITEM: Authorization for the Chair to Execute Task Order 4 (TO4) under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore LLP dba Fennemore Wendel (Fennemore) for Legal Services to Support Strategies to Advance theAuthority Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute TO4 under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore in an amount not‐to‐exceed $30,000, to provide legal services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
G. NEW ITEM: Consider the Conduct for Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Authority for April 2023
Recommendation: Staff requests that the Authority Board, having reconsidered the circumstances, continue conducting hybrid meetings for the regular Authority Board meetings and remote meetings for all other legislative bodies of the Authority and special meetings of the Authority Board pursuant to the Brown Act provision exemptions of Assembly Bill 361 (AB361) and consistent with the Contra Costa Health Services’ encouragement of online meetings and recommendations for social distancing for public meetings, to adhere to the 30‐day reconsideration requirement of AB361.
H. NEW ITEM: Accept Internal Accounting Report forthe Six Months Ended December 31, 2022
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the internal accounting report for the six months ended December 31, 2022.
I. NEW ITEM: Interstate 80/San Pablo Dam Road Interchange, Phase 1 Improvements (Project 7002) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 528 with Fennemore Wendel LLP (Fennemore) for Legal Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 528 with Fennemore in the amount of $11,000, for a new total agreement value not‐to‐exceed $301,000, to provide additional legal services, Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
J. NEW ITEM: Innovate 680 – Automated Driving System (Project 8009.07) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 632 withHeex Technologies Corporation (Heex) to Provide Data Management, Data Extraction, and Data Visualization Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 632 with Heex, in an amount not‐to‐exceed $220,000, to provide data processing, data extraction, and data visualization services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
7. Planning Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Authorization to Execute Funding Agreement No. 629 with Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (ECCTA) to Provide Transportation Network Company (TNC) Access for All Funds (Access Funds) to Assist in the Purchase of Shuttles for Expansion of the Tri MyRide Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 629 with ECCTA in an amount not‐to‐exceed $400,000, in TNC Access Funds, to assist with the purchase of Wheelchair‐Accessible Vehicle shuttles to expand the Tri MyRide services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
B. NEW ITEM: Approval of the Town of Danville Calendar Years 2020 and 2021 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the Town of Danville GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $910,154 in FY 2021‐22 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the Town of Danville, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2022‐23 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Regular:
A. Legislative Update
Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on legislation, along with addressing any questions that may arise. The Authority may take action on any item presented in the attachment or any State or Federal legislation pertaining to the Authority’s legislative program.
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ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to authorize staff to take an oppose position on Assembly Bill 316 (Aguiar‐Curry), seconded by Commissioner Haskew.
The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐Commissioner Thorpe
Absent‐Commissioner Sos
Abstain‐Commissioner Fadelli
DISCUSSION: Linsey Willis, Director, External Affairs, discussed Assembly Bill 316 (Aguiar‐Curry), which would require a safety driver in all heavy‐duty autonomous vehicle trucks, and staff’s recommendation to take an oppose position.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Rep. Peeples arrived at 6:11 PM.
Public Comment:
Bruce Ohlson, resident of Pittsburg
Nate Haderlie, representing the Coalition that submitted the opposition letter B. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23 Midyear Budget for the Authority and Congestion Management Agency
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐08‐A (Rev 1), which will update changes to the FY 2022‐23 budget.
ACTION: Vice Chair Arnerich moved to approve Resolution 22‐08‐A (Rev 1), which will update changes to the FY 2022‐23 midyear budget for the Authority and Congestion Management Agency, seconded by Commissioner Kelley. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Sos
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Brian Kelleher, Chief Financial Officer, provided an overview of the proposed summary of changes, update on sales tax revenues, projected federal, state, and local revenues, capital project changes, and proposed expenditures for departments and debt service.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
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C. Adoption of a Publicly Available Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23, Approval of Changes to Authorized Positions, and Approval to Amend the Authority’s Salaries, Benefits, and Compensation Plan for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 21‐35‐A (Rev 2), which will amend the Authority’s Salaries, Benefits, and Compensation Plan for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, to: 1) add a Programs Manager classification at a salary range of $10,881 to $14,689 per month; 2) add a Contracts Manager classification at a salary range of $9,619 to $12,986 per month; 3) approve the associated salary ranges and classification specifications; 4) remove the Director, Programs classification; 5) reclassify 1.0 Fulltime Equivalent (FTE) from the Director, Programs classification to the Programs Manager classification; 5) add 1.0 FTE for the Contracts Manager classification; and 6) add 1.0 FTE to the Administrative Assistant classification, which will result in an increase of FTE positions from 21 to
23. ACTION: Commissioner Haskew moved to approve Resolution 21‐35‐A (Rev 2), which will amend the Authority’s Salaries, Benefits, and Compensation Plan for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, to: 1) add a Programs Manager classification at a salary range of $10,881 to $14,689 per month; 2) add a Contracts Manager classification at a salary range of $9,619 to $12,986 per month; 3) approve the associated salary ranges and classification specifications; 4) remove the Director, Programs classification; 5) reclassify 1.0 Fulltime Equivalent (FTE) from the Director, Programs classification to the Programs Manager classification; 5) add
1.0 FTE for the Contracts Manager classification; and 6) add 1.0 FTE to the Administrative Assistant classification, which will result in an increase of FTE positions from 21 to 23, seconded by Commissioner Carlson. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Sos
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Tarienne Grover, Director, Administrative Services, provided a brief background of the revisions to the Publicly Available Pay Schedule, and discussed the Independent Classification Study for the new positions and the prior Total Compensation Study. Mrs. Grover discussed the establishment of an Office of Accessibility and Equity, Coordinating Entity, and an advisory committee based on implementation actions of the Countywide Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan, and the need for a Programs Manager to manage these programs. Mrs.
Grover further discussed the increased need for a Contracts Manager to manage grants, grant funding, contract administration, and risk, and the additional need for an Administrative Assistant to support these new efforts and initiatives.
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Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
D. Approval of Resolution 23‐06‐A to Adopt an Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Reasonable Accommodations Policy (RAP) for all Legislative Body Meetings of the Authority and Reject the use of Assembly Bill 2449 (AB2449) Procedures for Legislative Body Members Participation Via Teleconference under “Just Cause” or “Emergency Circumstances”
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 23‐06‐A, which will: 1) adopt a RAP for all Legislative Body meetings of the Authority; 2) reject the teleconferencing procedures provided for by AB2449, which would allow members of the Authority’s Legislative Bodies to participate remotely via teleconference under “Just Cause” or “Emergency Circumstances”; and 3) provide approval for the Executive Director or designee to make changes to the RAP.
ACTION: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Resolution 23‐06‐A, which will: 1) adopt a Reasonable Accommodations Policy (RAP) for all Legislative Body meetings of the Authority; 2) reject the teleconferencing procedures provided for by Assembly Bill 2449, which would allow members of the Authority’s Legislative Bodies to participate remotely via teleconference under “Just Cause” or “Emergency Circumstances”; and 3) provide approval for the Executive Director or designee to make changes to the RAP, seconded by Commissioner Alt. Stepper. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Sos
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Tarienne Grover, Director, Administrative Services, provided an overview of Assembly Bill (AB) 2449, and discussed staff’s request to adopt a Reasonable Accommodations Policy as per AB 2449, and reject the use of the teleconferencing procedures provided for by AB 2449 due to the complexity, narrow criteria, and significant restrictions.
E. Review Strategy and Workplan to Advance theAuthority Recommendation: Staff seeks input from the Authority Board on the Draft Workplan to advance the organization.
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, provided an overview of the Authority Board workshop held in September 2022, provided a historical background of the Authority and its legal authority and core functions, and discussed CCTA 4.0 and the three‐pronged approach of pursuing operational efficiencies, continuing to build on past practices and successes, and developing a new entity. Mr. Haile discussed projects and programs requiring operations and Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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maintenance, and operational and use case scenarios including private‐public partnerships, establishing a new non‐profit, and becoming a Consolidated Transportation Services Agency. Mr. Haile further discussed the 2023 operational milestones, 2023 Work Plan, governance structure, and next steps.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
9. Planning Committee ‐ Regular:
A. NEW ITEM: Contra Costa County Integrated Transit Plan (ITP) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 630 with Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC (Sam Schwartz) to Prepare the Countywide ITP
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 630 with Sam Schwartzin an amount not‐to‐exceed $1,801,948, to prepare the ITP, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Vice Chair Arnerich moved to authorize the Chair to execute Agreement No. 630 with Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC in an amount not‐to‐exceed $1,801,948, to prepare the Integrated Transit Plan, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Sos
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Ying Smith, Director, Mobility Programs, discussed the Transit First Policy in the Transportation Expenditure Plan, which directed the preparation of an Integrated Transit Plan (ITP), and the intent for the ITP to serve as a blueprint for a customer‐centered approach for transit delivery in Contra Costa County. Ms. Ying discussed the timeline, funding sources, project budget, and major tasks including an existing transit assessment and market analysis, development of action plans to improve existing services and expand new travel choices, address institutional and policy challenges, development of a Capital Improvement Program, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation of the impacts of COVID‐19 on travel patterns. Ms.
Ying also provided an overview of the procurement process and development of the scope‐of‐work.
Timothy Haile, Executive Director, discussed the complexity of managing these countywide projects.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
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10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report forthe regular meeting on February 9, 2023 and March 9, 2023 (Attachment and meeting handout if available) B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on March 9, 2023 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Report forthe regular meeting on March 6, 2023 (Meeting handout if available)
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on February 24, 2023 (Meeting handout if available)
12. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
B. Commissioners' and Ex‐Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Haskew reported that she attended the California Association of Councils of Government Regional Leadership Forum in Riverside, CA from March 5‐7, 2023.
Commissioner/Rep. Noack announced that she attended the tour of four Northern Waterfront sites for potential ferry service terminals on March 13, 2023, along with Chair/Rep. Glover and Commissioner Kelley.
Chair Glover thanked Ying Smith, Director, Mobility Programs, for attending the tour, as well as staff from the Water Emergency Transportation Authority.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, introduced Kathrina Yip, the Authority’s new Accounting Specialist. Ms. Yip provided a brief introduction.
Chair Glover welcomed her.
Mr. Haile provided a preview of the upcoming Redefining Mobility Summit in San Ramon on April 18, 2023, and announced that the City of Concord met the night before to discuss the next steps with the development of the Concord Naval Weapons Station and that staff is developing site plans and business models with the GoMentum Station (GMS) Ad‐Hoc Committee. Mr. Haile announced that Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be releasing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requesting entities like GMS to assist with the development of a national Autonomous Vehicle (AV) framework and may lead to the positioning of GMS as a national certified testbed for AV. He further discussed the recording of his second episode of “On the Patio” podcast to discuss the Authority’s Streets Smarts Program, and the Private‐Public Partnership (P3) Conference that he and Stephanie Hu, Director, Projects, attended last week and received vast interestin the Authority’s Dynamic Personal Microtransit project.
13. CALENDAR
A. March, April, May, and June 2023
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
14. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for April 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 PM.